Городской семинар по английскому языку «Методика подготовки к ЕГЭ. Раздел Сочинение» (Из опыта работы учителя английского языка высшей категории, отличника народного образования Т. Д. Чигриневой) 23 октября 2013 года Гимназия №39 «Классическая» Writing an opinion essay 5 Paragraphs Writing an opinion essay ▫ I paragraph Make an introduction/state the problem. ▫ II paragraph - Express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for it. ▫ III paragraph - Express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion. ▫ IV paragraph - Explain why you disagree with the opposing opinion. ▫ V paragraph - Make a conclusion relating to your opinion. I paragraph - Make an introduction/state the problem. • Since time immemorial.../For centuries...people have been arguing.../thinking about.../struggling for... / • For years the problem of ... has been one of the most serious. • It has been widely discussed in recent years whether... or not. • People have always wanted... • Today we still... (This problem) is/are getting more and more... • Some people believe/argue/claim... that ..., while others think/believe/argue... • How does ... influence ...? II paragraph - Express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for it. To state your opinion: • I (strongly) believe .../ In my opinion.../ From my point of view... To list points: • First of all.../ Firstly.../Secondly.../Finally... To give reasons: • ...because.../...because of.../...since.../...as.../...due to the fact that... To say about the result: • ...as a result.../...consequently... To introduce example: • For example.../For instance.../...such as... III paragraph - Express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion. To introduce the opposite opinion: • However, some people argue... • On the other hand, many people believe that ... They argue that ... because... • On the other hand, many people are convinced that...They claim that... because... IV paragraph - Explain why you disagree with the opposing opinion. To disagree: • I strongly disagree with this view, because ... (give a counter-argument) V paragraph - Make a conclusion relating to your opinion. • In conclusion.../To sum up... • Despite other people's opinion, I still believe/argue... that ... Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Do you agree? I paragraph - Make an introduction/state the problem. • Since time immemorial.../For centuries...people have been arguing.../thinking about.../struggling for... / People have wanted to been earn one as much as possible. It has • For years thealways problem of ... has of themoney most serious. been widely discussed in recent years whether a great amount of • It has been widely discussed in recent years whether... or not. money can make a person successful in life. Some people claim that •wealthy People have always wanted... and luxurious life may be a good foundation for being a success, while others hold a different point more of view. • Today we still... (This problem) is/are getting and more... • Some people believe/argue/claim... that ..., while others think/believe/argue... • How does ... influence ...? Arguments I’m against I’m for may have problems with your family money gives independence money can spoil people enjoy all pleasures of life lose their true friends and to attract jealous people possess power suffer from nervous breakdowns and feel lonely. there are more essential values II paragraph - Express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for it. 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Last my butpoint not least, theyitcan sufferimportant from nervous success. From of view, is more to bebreakdowns respected byand thefeel people lonely. . from your. .community, have positive thinking and desire to help those in need. Критерии оценивания задания С2 Opinion Essay 1. Содержание – 3 балла Вступление – постановка проблемы Мнение автора с 2-3 аргументами Противоположная точка зрения с 1-2 аргументами Объяснение, почему автор не согласен с противоположной точкой зрения (контраргументы) Заключение с подтверждением позиции автора Стилевое оформление выбрано правильно: соблюдается нейтральный стиль Критерии оценивания задания С2 Opinion Essay 2. Организация – 3 балла Логичность Деление на абзацы Использование средств логической связи Критерии оценивания задания С2 Opinion Essay 3. Лексика – 3 балла Запас слов и разнообразие используемой лексики (синонимы, антонимы, фразеологизмы ) и их соответствие высокому уровню (В2 по общеевропейской шкале). Точность в выборе слов и выражений и их соответствие теме и ситуации общении; правильность их употребления в контексте Правильность формирования лексических словосочетаний Критерии оценивания задания С2 Opinion Essay 4. Грамматика – 3 балла Разнообразие и корректность используемых грамматических средств; Сложность используемых конструкций (пассивный залог, модальные глаголы, причастия, инфинитив, перфектные формы) Критерии оценивания задания С2 Opinion Essay 5. Орфография и пунктуация – 2 балла *Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Do you agree?